People carry retail shopping bags through holiday decorations during Black Friday events on November 25, 2016 in New York City. (Photo : Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)
The holiday season should be the most enjoyable time of the year and it should also be stress-free. However, just thinking about what gift to give out is already stressful for some, not to mention the cost and the actual shopping itself. To help out, here are some tech gift ideas that one could consider that are less than $100.
Amazon Echo Dot
The Alexa-powered voice assistant Amazon Echo Dot retails for $39.99 on Amazon. The puck-sized device can keep one company by answering all sorts of questions and queue up the music. One can also link other intelligent devices like lights, fans, thermostats and garage doors, and control them by issuing voice commands.
Nintendo NES Classic Edition
Video gamers will surely love the $59.99 Nintendo NES Classic Edition that comes with 30 classic games such as "Super Mario Bors.," "Donkey Kong," Pac-Man," "Legend of Zelda" and several more. It is compatible with HDMI TVs.
Anker SoundCore Sports XL Bluetooth Speaker
The Anker SoundCore Sports XL Bluetooth Speaker is an exceptional gift for all ages. It can run up to 15 hours on a single charge and is IP 67 rated, so it can withstand getting wet and getting covered with dust. It is also shockproof and is available on Amazon for $59.99.
NuForce E Sport3 Wireless earphones
Fitness buff friends will have a use for the NuForce E Sport3 Wireless earphones. It provides solid audio and stays firmly in the ears, so a user's routine will not get disrupted. It connects via Bluetooth and costs $79.
Western Digital 2 TB My Passport portable hard drive
The digital age has created an astounding amount of digital files, and the Western Digital 2 TB My Passport portable hard drive will keep an owner's files intact. It is big on space but is lightweight and very compact. It also transfers files up to 5 Gbps with its USB 3.0 interface. The portable hard drive retails for $89.99.
Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Turntable
Friends who are into vinyl records would undoubtedly love the Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Turntable. It can play 33rpm records and 45 rpm records and it comes with a user-replaceable needle. It is at the upper limit of the budget, $99.99, but comes with the Knox Carbon Fiber Vinyl Brush cleaner and a cleaning kit.
These are only a handful of available items that holiday shoppers can consider giving their friends and family.
